Objective To estimate the proportion of over-the-counter antibiotic requests or consultations
that resulted in non-prescription supply of antibiotics in community pharmacies globally …

Background: Dispensing of antibiotics without a prescription (DAwP) has been widely
practised among community pharmacies in Saudi Arabia despite being illegal. However, in …

Introduction: Antibiotics are indispensable to maintaining human health; however, their
overuse has resulted in resistant organisms, increasing morbidity, mortality and costs …

Introduction Resistant strains of bacteria are rapidly emerging with increasing inappropriate
use of antibiotics rendering them less efficacious. Self-purchasing of antibiotics particularly …

Objective: To evaluate the knowledge of community pharmacists about antibiotics, and their
perceptions and practices toward antimicrobial stewardship (AMS) in Punjab, Pakistan …

High levels of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) in Indonesia are caused by the use of
inappropriate antimicrobials (AM) in healthcare services and the livestock and fisheries …

India has one of the highest rates of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) worldwide. Despite
being prescription drugs, antibiotics are commonly available over-the-counter (OTC) at retail …

Background and Objectives: The increase in antimicrobial resistance (AMR) across
countries has seriously impacted the effective management of infectious diseases, with …

Introduction Some evidence suggests that knowledge and attitudes towards rational
antibiotic use influences dispensing practice in community drug retail outlets. However …

Background Identifying healthcare workers (HCW) who have less awareness and
knowledge on antibiotic use and resistance represents a challenge for public health, since it …